Following the confirmation of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship calendar a few weeks ago, KM99 can officially disclose the names of the riders who will represent the team throughout this new season. Under the leadership of Gaëtan Schyns and Mario Kupper, the Belgian team proudly presents its trio of riders as they embark on their second season in the FIM Endurance World Championship.
FLORIAN MARINO
Having been part of the team's inaugural season in 2023, Florian Marino brings valuable familiarity with the team and expertise gained with the bike for the 2024 campaign. His determined willingness to surpass previous successes attests to his commitment to propel KM99 to new heights this season.
RANDY DE PUNIET
Renowned for his outstanding MotoGP career and his recent determination in the EWC, Randy De Puniet joins KM99 with a wealth of experience and an unparalleled desire to win a 24-hour race. There is no doubt that he will be an essential element in this new trio.
JEREMY GUARNONI
World champion in 2018-2019 in the discipline, Jérémy Guarnoni becomes a part of KM99 for the 2024 season. His three podium finishes last year demonstrate his consistency and expertise on all circuits of the championship, making him a valuable addition to complete this trio.
Gaëtan Schyns, Team Owner, expresses excitement about this new line-up: "I am extremely pleased to welcome Randy and Jérémy to our team for the 2024 season. With Florian, we have assembled three top-level riders, demonstrating our determination to compete with the best teams. I warmly welcome them and am convinced that we will achieve great things together!"
In its debut year in the championship in 2023, KM99 secured an impressive 10th place in the overall standings, laying a solid foundation for its future projects. Riding the Yamaha R1, the team aims to capitalize on this success and improve its performances this season, as expressed by Mario Kupper, Team Manager: "2023 was a period of learning and challenges for us. We approach 2024 with more maturity and confidence. We are thrilled to continue with Florian Marino, a consistent performer from last year. He will undoubtedly be a leading rider again this year. After Luca's departure, forming a cohesive trio was crucial. I am delighted to welcome Randy De Puniet and Jérémy Guarnoni to the KM99 team. Both these riders were on factory bikes last year. Their arrival reflects the seriousness and ambitions of our project. With the ongoing support from Yamaha and Dunlop, we are eager to hit the track for the first tests and begin this new collaboration."
The 2024 FIM EWC season will kick off in April with the prestigious 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans. Pre-season tests, scheduled for early March in Spain, will provide the team with an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming challenges and fine-tune its readiness for a promising 2024 campaign.
GAËTAN SCHYNS
gaetan@km99.be
MARIO KUPPER
mario@km99.be
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